Can you start a sentence with "a" when talking about someone/something?

Can you start a sentence with "a" when talking about someone/something?

Can you start a sentence with "a" when talking about someone/something?

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BezaCat
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There is no rule in Polish against using "a" at the beginning of a sentence. Many teachers at school unfortunately scold students for its abuse. They argue that it lacks aesthetics and senselessness of use. Only a good Polish philologist can explain that the conjunction "a" can function as a connective, resultant and opposite conjunction. When used at the beginning, the sentence should refer to the previous sentence. Then no one can stick to it. So you can, just with your head :)

There is no rule in Polish against using "a" at the beginning of a sentence. Many teachers at school unfortunately scold students for its abuse. They argue that it lacks aesthetics and senselessness of use. Only a good Polish philologist can explain that the conjunction "a" can function as a connective, resultant and opposite conjunction. When used at the beginning, the sentence should refer to the previous sentence. Then no one can stick to it. So you can, just with your head :)

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cuneytakar
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Yes you can

Yes you can


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Anonymous
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It depends. It seems to me that there are sentences where the "A" at the beginning is not a mistake. For example "What if you hit it all and go to the Bieszczady Mountains" :).

It depends. It seems to me that there are sentences where the "A" at the beginning is not a mistake. For example "What if you hit it all and go to the Bieszczady Mountains" :).

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Anonymous

There are sentences that you can start with "a" and there are sentences that you shouldn't. For example, when we want to express our opinion on a given topic:

  • And I think it's a good decision.
  • And I think you can do that.

Often in questions there is a phrase:

  • But why…?
  • What for…?

So you can start sentences with "a", but there are definitely better ways to construct your utterances.

There are sentences that you can start with "a" and there are sentences that you shouldn't. For example, when we want to express our opinion on a given topic:

  • And I think it's a good decision.
  • And I think you can do that.

Often in questions there is a phrase:

  • But why…?
  • What for…?

So you can start sentences with "a", but there are definitely better ways to construct your utterances.

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DonJaro

Yes, in Polish you can use the letter "a" at the beginning of a sentence. In Polish, it is used to start interrogative or supplementary sentences. Examples:

  • And do you know how to get to the city center?
  • How about that?
  • What if we went for a walk?

Note that Polish does not use the letter "a" at the beginning of a declarative sentence. In this case, the word "and" or the infinitive is used. Examples:

  • I go to the shop.
  • I'm tired.

I hope I helped.

Yes, in Polish you can use the letter "a" at the beginning of a sentence. In Polish, it is used to start interrogative or supplementary sentences. Examples:

  • And do you know how to get to the city center?
  • How about that?
  • What if we went for a walk?

Note that Polish does not use the letter "a" at the beginning of a declarative sentence. In this case, the word "and" or the infinitive is used. Examples:

  • I go to the shop.
  • I'm tired.

I hope I helped.

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Tereskaa3232

Why not 😏

Why not 😏

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kubowa1

According to the Dictionary of the Polish Language, "There is no rule that says that you can't start sentences with conjunctions"

According to the Dictionary of the Polish Language, "There is no rule that says that you can't start sentences with conjunctions"

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OpenAI BOT

Yes, you can start a sentence with "a" when writing about something/someone, but remember to use context and correct grammar. Examples: Alex is very intelligent. (correct as "Alex" is a person) The author of this book is known for his style. (correct because "The author of this book" is a person) There are many new products on the market today. (correct as "new products" is a thing) This app is not available in your country. (correct because "app" is a thing) However, it's always worth considering whether a sentence can't be improved to avoid starting it with an "a".

Yes, you can start a sentence with "a" when writing about something/someone, but remember to use context and correct grammar. Examples: Alex is very intelligent. (correct as "Alex" is a person) The author of this book is known for his style. (correct because "The author of this book" is a person) There are many new products on the market today. (correct as "new products" is a thing) This app is not available in your country. (correct because "app" is a thing) However, it's always worth considering whether a sentence can't be improved to avoid starting it with an "a".

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science

Yes, the word "a" can be used as a conjunction to introduce a new subject or piece of information. For example: "About your question, I have an interesting answer"

Yes, the word "a" can be used as a conjunction to introduce a new subject or piece of information. For example: "About your question, I have an interesting answer"

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Maciek1983

And who will stop you :)

And who will stop you :)

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Anonymous

In Polish, I remember that teachers always said that you can't start sentences with conjunctions. However, there is no specific rule anywhere that would indicate this as an error, so there are no contraindications to putting a conjunction at the beginning of a sentence.

In Polish, I remember that teachers always said that you can't start sentences with conjunctions. However, there is no specific rule anywhere that would indicate this as an error, so there are no contraindications to putting a conjunction at the beginning of a sentence.

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natcze46

Of course, you can emphasize what you're asking about even more this way

Of course, you can emphasize what you're asking about even more this way

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ZDR

You can

You can

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Ania15233

You can do everything in Polish

You can do everything in Polish

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Of course you can :)

Of course you can :)

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Kasiakrak

In Polish, there are no rules for using or prohibiting the use of the letter A at the beginning of a sentence. Most often, however, the letter A is used at the beginning of a sentence in order to surprise or ask a question to the previous statement of our interlocutor.

In Polish, there are no rules for using or prohibiting the use of the letter A at the beginning of a sentence. Most often, however, the letter A is used at the beginning of a sentence in order to surprise or ask a question to the previous statement of our interlocutor.

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spiyose

Yes, you can start a sentence with the word "a" when referring to someone or something. For example, "A woman walked by with a dog on a leash."

Yes, you can start a sentence with the word "a" when referring to someone or something. For example, "A woman walked by with a dog on a leash."


chomikgrizzly

And forbid me :)

And forbid me :)

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Kenny

There is no clear rule so if the sentence makes sense and is understandable then why not.

There is no clear rule so if the sentence makes sense and is understandable then why not.

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Weronikaw99

It is grammatically incorrect and considered a mistake both in school and in official writings. In speech, it is common to start a sentence like this, and few people pay attention to it.

It is grammatically incorrect and considered a mistake both in school and in official writings. In speech, it is common to start a sentence like this, and few people pay attention to it.

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Joves

It's grammatically unacceptable, but no one will eat you for writing like that

It's grammatically unacceptable, but no one will eat you for writing like that

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Zubiks

Are you asking for a standalone "A"? You can, especially in questions to emphasize them. Why not? And who will forbid me? But also in those who say: And Janek said it... And the winter was harsh this year, etc

Are you asking for a standalone "A"? You can, especially in questions to emphasize them. Why not? And who will forbid me? But also in those who say: And Janek said it... And the winter was harsh this year, etc

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Mhl36

You can, there is no rule in the Polish language that would prohibit starting a sentence with a conjunction.

You can, there is no rule in the Polish language that would prohibit starting a sentence with a conjunction.

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Anonymous

This is not grammatically correct

This is not grammatically correct

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louistomlinson

This is not grammatically correct and should not be used in official forms of expression

This is not grammatically correct and should not be used in official forms of expression

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Kags1

Good

Good

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pkucharski

It's not grammatically correct. it shouldn't. best regards :)

It's not grammatically correct. it shouldn't. best regards :)

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